afx Posted December 25, 2017 Posted December 25, 2017 I’m really struggling with completing my builds but no the less I’m starting another project. I bought this AMT ’61 Falcon as a builder. The rear fenders were damaged from previously installed skirts and one of the vent posts was broken. Rather than try to repair the post I just removed the other one along with all the body trim and emblems. The chassis is from the Trumpeter Falcon, which with a bit of work fits rather nicely.
doggie427 Posted December 25, 2017 Posted December 25, 2017 (edited) That Trumpeter chassis does indeed fit nicely. I’m sure this will be another great build from your workbench. Following . p.s. You could put a sb Ford (w/2x4bbl)in it in stock location, use slightly raised stock suspension,small hood scoop and presto: killer C or D/MP (Modified Production) Edited December 25, 2017 by doggie427
afx Posted December 26, 2017 Author Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) Wayne, haven't yet decided yet on the motor. I do want raised suspension, thinking maybe the Mustang Street Freak as a donor - I need to track down a kit. Thanks for following Steve. I used the Trumpeter kit door panels as a template and traced them out on .020" flat stock. Added some reinforcing on the back side to increase the stiffness. Fabricated a simple bulkhead at the rear. I cut open the hood and removed the windshield wipers. The glass had a nasty tire melt mark on the driver side along the top edge. I was able to sand/polish most of it out. Edited December 26, 2017 by afx
1930fordpickup Posted December 27, 2017 Posted December 27, 2017 Starting out in the right direction. I like the idea of the chassis swap.
mredjr Posted December 28, 2017 Posted December 28, 2017 Love this project can't wait to see it finished.
Truck parts Posted December 29, 2017 Posted December 29, 2017 I will be following this build as you go
W-409 Posted December 29, 2017 Posted December 29, 2017 This is a very interesting project, especially since I know that you're doing an amazing work with it. We don't see too many of these old Drag Racers built around here... Great work already, that Trumpeter chassis fits surprisingly well on this older Falcon body. Can't wait to see more pics.
Ron Hamilton Posted December 30, 2017 Posted December 30, 2017 It's a funny thing. I have only built one early Falcon ( a '61 Ranchero about 40 some odd years ago), but I have several to do, as I just picked up a '62 Sedan to clean up and restore. I like where that one you are doing is going. A set of Ansen Sprints, or Cragar S/S wheels would look great on it.
afx Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) Appreciate the comments and interest gentlemen. I'll be using the suspension from the Revell '41 Willys. Here is the rear mocked up. o Edited January 2, 2018 by afx
Dave Toups Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 That's looking great JC! One of my (many) stalled projects is a 60 Falcon gasser. I never thought of using the Trumpeter chassis, but I really like the way it fits! I widened a 67 Mustang chassis and got it to fit decent, but the Trumpeter has the advantage of wider wheel tubs which would be nice. If you want to use a 60 grille, I made one that will work without a front bumper. Removing the bumper leaves a "notch" in the grille which I fixed by grafting a piece in from another grille. I also removed the molded in headlights and replaced them with headlight buckets. Norman cast it for me so he probably still has the mold. Are you coming to the next MAMA meeting? If so, please bring it along and I'll bring mine.
afx Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks Dave. Yea I plan to attend the meeting, would like to see your '60 grille. I had the Trumpeter chassis left over from my '64 Falcon T/A build and the tubbed wheel wheels saved some work. Edited January 2, 2018 by afx
dublin boy Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 It's great to see you take on a Gasser JC, I love them more than MK2 Escorts! lol Keep it up.
ChrisBcritter Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 11 hours ago, Dave Toups said: If you want to use a 60 grille, I made one that will work without a front bumper. Removing the bumper leaves a "notch" in the grille which I fixed by grafting a piece in from another grille. I also removed the molded in headlights and replaced them with headlight buckets. I've done the same thing! How about a photo? JC, if you want to skip the front bumper, this is the way the front pan looks:
afx Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 Yea Chris thinking no front bumper with or without the front splash pan.
dublin boy Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, afx said: Thanks Shay and Happy New Year. Many happy returns JC, 'Suicide' front end or twin leaf springs?
afx Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, dublin boy said: Many happy returns JC, 'Suicide' front end or twin leaf springs? Twin leaf springs - I'll post a photo later today.
afx Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 Front suspension mock-up. Still searching for the right rear wheels.
Dave Toups Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Here's what mine looks like with the 67 Mustang chassis. As you can see, I had to add a lot of strip styrene to the edges to fill the gaps. After seeing yours, I'll probably switch to the Trumpeter chassis Here's a shot of the 60 grille: This is what it looks like in place. It's just taped in. I still have to do a lot of fitting. I have the front valence roughed in. I still need to add the holes. Oddly, the car I'm doing has a front bumper. I just wanted it to be separate from the grille. Edited January 3, 2018 by Dave Toups
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